Our archery club is seeing an increase in people wanting to hunt BUT have never done it, so a plan was made. We recently took 3 new hunters for a few days away bowhunting fallow deer and goats - both introduced and classed as feral here in Oz.
Now its winter here in Southern part of world and it...
Got away for a few days to bow hunt hogs over an extended weekend. The fact I’d not looked at the weather didn’t bother me too much. Well, first day was the coolest at 100 F (38C) thru to 111 F (44 C) on the Sunday. I figured the best chance was checking out the numerous dams. It payed off on...
Who doesn’t like a good campfire. The dancing flames of a good campfire seem to captivate and mesmerise and I'm no exception. It could have been a 100 degree day but we always try and have a camp fire. It could be a primal thing or my inner fire bug but it's certainly relaxing sitting around...
Had a few days in the north to scout for some new fishing spots in the tropical north of my state. Started on the beach to a small hike up to a small creek. I got to the first spot a little late - probably half way for run in tide. Wandering up the beach I could see what looked like a floating...
We had to juggle dates a couple of times, mainly because of the old "rona", but we arrived at main house of the cattle station mid afternoon. The place we would be spending the next 8 days, is about 15 hours drive northwest of hometown of Brisbane. After the obligatory cup of tea and chat with...
My niece gave my games room this nickname many years ago. I‘ve wanted to start a trophy room many moons ago but have only been able to afford such things as I progress through my working life. It’s still a work in progress after a recent paint job.
All have been taken by bow
A couple of nice...
Not a hunting rig but a mobile office. Picked it up this week.
Isuzu MUX - they are a 4cyl intercooled turbo diesel. I went a 4x4 wagon this time, purely for the comfort of the coil sprung rear. I do around 40 - 50k miles per year, so comfort is important. I’ve found the Isuzu‘s to be very...
While I’m stuck “working” from home, I thought I’d recount my September 2019 Elk hunt in Montana, so bear with me:
After nearly 12 months of planning, I met up with my 2 Aussie hunting mates Robbo and Graham, in San Francisco Airport, for the start of our Montana adventure. A few more hours on...
Put some ARB storage draws in ute (utility) over the weekend. Been meaning to do this mod for a while - helps to keep things where they are meant to be when it gets rough.
Also added a 65 litre water tank for the remote trips I do. It’s already plumbed with small pump, just have to hook it to...
One on my bucket list items for many years has been the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Black Bass. While sampling several cold beers with a fishing mate a month or so ago, it was decided we would DO IT!. This was in itself, flying in tha face of danger by not consulting wives and partners. I was quick...
The drought is hitting very hard in a lot a places close by. Some towns are trucking water in because they have run out or about to run out. Driving out of one of these towns a few weeks ago into this storm. I thought I was going to get smashed by hail and heavy rain, filling people water tanks...
Did some fishing in the north of the country this weekend in crocodile country.
Not my picture BUT One of the locals was captured snacking out on the beach. This a proper one - all of 16ft and king of his realm - Definitely no swimming here.
While on my Montana adventure, I managed one at 40 yards from a ground blind. I’d been sitting in the blind listening to the light rain that turned to sleet. All the activity was way over the other side of the field. I had a ball just watching these things go about their activity. I started even...
Whats good in Bozeman?
Finally made it to big sky country after about 20 hours travel time
The bpdy clock is sti.l ot 100% but some cold beers last night may have helped
Rocked down to the range this morning for an early morning broadhead tune check. First few shots at 30yards are a little left. No big deal I figure Next 2 shots are spot on at 40 yards with vanes touching. Next 2 are 6 inches left. Scratch my head a little. Next 2 are 6 nches right. Something is...
We’re not out of our winter (fall) yet and already the bushfires have started. This one is on a small island about half hour from my place - A controlled burn that has got out of control. 2 days in and it’s still not under control. The area it’s burning in is uninhabited and authorities have...
Doing one of my western trips this week. Plenty of these big rigs (road trains) on the road transporting fodder further south. Normally 3 trailer but I regularly see 4 and have seen one iron ore truck with 6 trailers. Overtaking takes needs plenty of room up front - very handy having a UHF radio...
What, if any, are folks using for night driving lights and frontal protection?
I do a lot of night driving and run Lightforce LED’s and an LED light bar. My mates say I’m scared of the dark BUT hey I like to see what’s out there in front of me - mainly kangaroos for us. The steel bar up front...
Didn’t know whether to post this in the Elk section or Archery section. Been watching piles of elk archery videos and hardly anyone using aface covering. I use one of the tube type covers pretty religiously, to cover my ugly mug and take the shine of the face, mainly when hunting deer and other...